CVE-2020-7284
CVE-2020-7284 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Security Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Mcafee Network Security Management
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Exposure of Sensitive Information in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) prior to 10.1.7.7 allows local users to gain unauthorised access to the root account via execution of carefully crafted commands from the restricted command line interface (CLI).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7284?
- Exposure of Sensitive Information in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) prior to 10.1.7.7 allows local users to gain unauthorised access to the root account via execution of carefully crafted commands from the restricted command line interface (CLI).
- How severe is CVE-2020-7284?
- CVE-2020-7284 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-7284 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7284?
- CVE-2020-7284 affects Mcafee Network Security Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7284?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-7284 published?
- CVE-2020-7284 was published on 2020-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_security_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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